Africa’s Challenges Not Too Big to Solve, Says Obasanjo

• Obasanjo advises African leaders to seek homegrown solutions to continent’s problems
• Cites Tigray peace as an example of African solutions to African problems

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged African leaders to seek homegrown solutions to the continent’s myriad problems. Speaking to a delegation of students and youths from across African countries, Obasanjo emphasized the need for Africa to address its unique challenges through locally designed and implemented solutions.

He highlighted the peace achieved in the Tigray region between the TPLF and the Ethiopian federal government as an example of an African solution to an African problem. Obasanjo also called for solutions to challenges such as insecurity, youth unemployment, lack of skills, frustration, and poor governance.

The students visited Obasanjo to express gratitude for his role in signing the Pretoria peace agreement between Ethiopia and the Tigray Liberation Front.

Pastor Adeboye reacts to ongoing Israel-Hamas war

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has reacted to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, saying all members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG worldwide stand with the people of Israel.

Pastor Adeboye stated this in a video clip posted on his verified X handle on Wednesday.

The cleric, who noted that his prayers are with the people of Israel, said, “Hello my beloved brothers in Israel, I want you to know that we are praying for you, that all members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God all over the world are standing by you at this critical moment.

“The almighty God, the only one of Israel, will give you absolute victory and permanent peace from now on in the mighty name of Jesus.

“It is my prayer for all our brethren in Israel that the Almighty will grant you absolute peace from now on in Jesus name. #Israel #peace.”

Recall the Israel-Hamas war has claimed hundreds of innocent civilian lives and with thousands of casualties since the war broke out on Saturday.